Oloid FR Reader vs Maintenance by Socket Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Oloid FR Reader
This application provides secure, contactless biometric authentication for workplace access and management. It enhances security and compliance while offering a frictionless employee experience, minimizing the risk of contagion.
- Contactless biometric authentication
- Workplace access control
- Workforce management
- Enhanced security and compliance
- Frictionless employee experience
- Privacy-forward design
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OloID offers a highly accurate, reliable and contactless biometric authentication application for workplace access and workforce management. OloID is being leveraged by employers across the globe for workplace security, safety, compliance and for delivering a contactless & frictionless employee experience that minimizes the risk of virus contagion arising from touch based traditional alternatives. OloID's privacy forward design allows employers to build trust with their employees and compliance with data security & privacy standards. You are just three steps away from experiencing the power, ease of use and speed of OloID’s facial recognition based authentication : Install app, Add face & Verify!
Maintenance by Socket Mobile
This utility app allows users to upgrade the firmware on Socket Mobile Bluetooth LE NFC readers and barcode scanners. It provides information on current and available firmware, device statistics, and configuration settings. Designed for advanced users, it facilitates essential maintenance for compatible hardware.
- Firmware upgrade
- Display firmware information
- Device statistics
- Device configuration
- Identify reader
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Maintenance by Socket Mobile implements the user interface to upgrade firmware of Socket Mobile Bluetooth LE NFC reader/writer, barcode scanners and perform other maintenance functions. Supported Functionality 1. Display operating firmware (GATT information) 2. Display firmware available for download 3. Perform firmware upgrade (download and flash instructions) 4. Display device statistics (no user information is shared) 5. Display device configuration information 6. Identify this reader This app is intended for advanced users. For questions and help, please contact support@socketmobile.com The Socket NFC readers which combines the latest 13.56 MHz contactless technology with Bluetooth 5 connectivity. They supports ISO 14443 Type A and B smart cards, ISO 15693 tags, MIFARE®, FeliCa®, and most NFC tags and devices compliant with ISO 18092 standard. The Countertop product supports two Bluetooth profiles: HID Keyboard Emulation (for native App support) and App Mode (for custom App development using our CaptureSDK). Please visit https://www.socketmobile.com for additional product information. CaptureSDK information is available at https://www.socketmobile.com/developers
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Oloid FR Reader at fortnightly against Maintenance by Socket Mobile's every 21 months. Oloid FR Reader also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Oloid FR Reader against 5.0 for Maintenance by Socket Mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Oloid FR Reader ships an update fortnightly, Maintenance by Socket Mobile every 21 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Oloid FR Reader | Maintenance by Socket Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oloid Inc. | Socket Mobile |
Customer experience
Oloid FR Reader
Maintenance by Socket Mobile
In-app purchases
Oloid FR Reader
No in-app purchases
Maintenance by Socket Mobile
No in-app purchases
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